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This Valentine’s Day, RimmelLondon, Sally Hansen and NYC New York Color have the perfect new products to give you a subtle and sexy “nude” look!

NYC New York Color Expert Last Matte Lip Color: ($3.99)
With a comfort of a gloss and a color impact of a matte lipstick, the NYC NEW YORK COLOR Expert last matte lip laquer offers you the most glamourous look ever. With High Impact, explosive color, a velvet smooth, non-sticky finish and full coverage, this gloss has it all. Available shades: Bowery Matte Berry, Riverdale Matte Red, Noho Matte Nude.

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Infused with New Keratin Complex ($7.99)
Sally Hansen Complete Salon ManicureTM boasts 7 benefits in one bottle, plus a flawless-finish brush for easy application and a salon-quality finish. The chip-resistant polish still features all of the elements you know and love: base coat, strengthener now featuring a keratin complex, growth treatment, salon color in runway-ready shades, top coat, and gel shine finish.

Rimmel The Essential Nude Lip: Lasting Finish Lipstick By Kate ($5.79 exclusively at Walmart)
Nude lips are having a major moment. Whether you’re a delicate rose or a caramel beauty, every girl needs the perfect au naturel lipstick. The Nude Collection stars ten new shades of Lasting Finish Lipstick, each carefully created by Kate. You’ll love the tan nude hue of shade #043, flattering for girls with warm undertone. Add warmth to skin with three pretty nude pink shades: #040, #041 and #042. Brighten-up your look with coral-hued #044, rose-tinted #045 and olive nude #046. Or give dimension to lips with the brandy, chocolate and coffee tones of #047, #048 and #049.

*A sample was provided in exchange for an honest review. No compensation was received for this post.*

Yasss queens! The beauty bible of 2015 has arrived. SIMPLY GLAMOROUS from celebrity makeup artist Gary Cockerill (St. Martin’s Press; October 2015) boasts an impressive number of practical make-up tutorials for women of every age, shape and color.

Gary is one of the UK’s most successful celebrity make-up artists with a repertoire of work spanning stage and screen, editorial, events and advertising. Much sought after for his super-sexy, glamorous make-up style, Gary has an extensive client list that includes Eva Longoria, Isla Fisher and David Beckham, to name a few. His philosophy—“external beauty promotes inner confidence”—means that he strives to make every client look and feel amazing.

With his friendly, down-to-earth approach, Gary demystifies make-up and reveals the best products and application techniques to make anyone red-carpet ready. By applying four different looks to one face, he shows how the same “blank canvas” can be natural, sophisticated, glamorous and dramatic.

The book is filled with large, high-definition photographs, step-by-step instructions and insider make-up techniques that only a professional of Gary’s caliber could provide. The quality of information packed into SIMPLY GLAMOROUS stands out in a world of incessant YouTube beauty tutorials. I’m happy I was able to preview a copy of this amazing book.

On November 16th, renowned celebrity dermatologist Dr. Fredric Brandt will visit the Soho Sephora store to offer one on one appointments to address skin advice to fans. Famed for his rejuvenation of some of the world’s best known faces, Dr. Fredric Brandt has been revolutionizing the cosmetic dermatology industry for over two decades and is best known for his advances in anti-aging skincare.

HOW TO BOOK: Call Soho Sephora at (212) 625-1309 (or go to Sephora.com). Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

ABOUT dr. brandt® skincare:

dr. brandt® skincare is based on the vision and direction established by world-renowned celebrity dermatologist, Dr. Fredric Brandt. He has dedicated over 30 years of research, practice and experience as the visionary leader of his Dermatology Research Institute, Dermatology Associates and medical practices in New York & Miami. Dr. Brandt’s passion and dedication has led to the creation of innovative, high-potency formulas to reset the clock. Experience skin-changing science, when you take the doctor home with you®.

After a long summer in the sun, you lips need their hydration back! Sun Bum’s Flavored Lip Balms ($3.99) with SPF 30+ sunscreen and added Aloe and Vitamin E will protect and moisturize your kisser all day long. Available in: Key Lime, Coconut, Pink Guava, Mango, Pomegranate and Banana.

The Brightening Hand Care SPF 20 is a triple-action formula that helps smooth hands, even out skin tone and protect against UV rays. Immortelle essential oil helps minimize the appearance of wrinkles and make the skin appear younger looking while Bellis perennis extract, combined with a mulberry-based plant complex, helps the hands appear more even toned and visibly lighten age spots. Hands are also protected with SPF 20 sunscreen.

L’OCCITANE’s Immortelle Brightening skin care line provides beauty benefits from the Mediterranean “flowers of light,” Immortelle and Bellis Perennis (Daisy). Immortelle is a flower with exceptional longevity: it never fades, even after it has been picked. Its essential oil is rich with unique anti-aging results. Bellis perennis, better known as the daisy, yields a brightening extract that helps regulate skin tone.

PRODUCT PROS:

Excellent moisturizing formula, with lasting hydrating results.

Sunscreen is an added bonus to protect my hands against the UV rays.

As with all L’OCCITANE skin care creams, this product has a delicate, flowery scent that doesn’t overwhelm the senses.

The hand cream is fast absorbing. It melted into my skin in a matter of seconds, without leaving a greasy residue.

After just one use, my hands felt soft to the touch and my skin appeared taut and healthy.

PRODUCT CONS:

None!

BOTTOM LINE:

I truly love this hand cream and will recommend it to everyone I know.

The following is a guest post written by Andrea Woroch, a nationally-recognized consumer and money-saving expert who helps consumers live on less without radically changing their lifestyles.

With 2011 beauty sales surpassing $38 billion in the U.S. alone, it’s no wonder beauty and personal care products command such a high percentage of our monthly expenses. You don’t have to break the bank in your pursuit of healthy skin and regular highlights, however. Read on for 10 beauty budget hacks that will leave you looking fabulous for less.

1. Try Before You Buy
In addition to requesting samples, you can subscribe to BirchBox.com to find out which new beauty products work best for you. You can customize monthly shipments based on your skin type and other preferences like natural ingredients or anti-aging products. At just $10 per month, this service is a frugal way to find out which products work best for you.

2. Ditch Name-Brand
As much as we’d all love our beauty boudoirs to be overflowing with Dior and Bobbi Brown, spending a month’s worth of lattes on a two-pack of eye shadow is just silly. Since there’s not much chemical difference between designer and drugstore products, opting for the latter will save your pocketbook without sacrificing your look.

3. Get Free Samples
It’s hard to find products that work without testing them, so ask for a trial size before you commit to a full-size version. Department stores and beauty retailers like Sephora will give you samples for free. Also, check freebie sites like MrFreeStuff.com to find complimentary health and beauty samples including shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and more.

4. Try Store Brands
When it comes to sunscreen, generic is the way to go for better protection at a better price. Consumer Reports found that some name brands failed the test when it came to UVA and UVB protection despite costing 30-percent more. When shopping for other products like body lotion, compare ingredient lists between name-brand and store-brand. In some cases, ingredient lists are identical and the only difference between the products is price.

5. Get Rewarded
Reward programs are key to saving money on beauty products at drug stores and specialty shops. When you become a Sephora Beauty Insider, for example, every dollar spent earns you one reward point, plus you get a complimentary gift on your birthday and free samples with every order. The ExtraCare Beauty Club offered by CVS gives you 10-percent off your first beauty purchase after enrollment, plus $5 ExtraBucks rewards for every $50 spent and extra points on your birthday.

6. Buy the Mini Size
Though you may think “more is more” when it comes to beauty packaging, sometimes the travel size is a better value. For instance, mascara can dry up quickly and you may not use all the product you paid for. Buy the smaller tube for up to 50-percent less and simply replace it with another travel-size product when it runs out.

7. Use Coupons
You don’t have to subscribe to your city’s newspaper for access to the beauty coupons. In fact, some of the best offers are found in women’s magazines or online, where sites like Coupon Sherpa aggregate online coupons for beauty and other categories. You can also download their app for in-store savings to Ulta, Macy’s, Sephora, Lord & Taylor and more.

8. Be Adventurous
Haircuts and color treatments can cost hundreds of dollars per appointment, making them one of the costliest beauty procedures. If you’re style borders on adventurous, consider getting your hair cut by budding hairdressers for free. Students and trainees need volunteers to help perfect their craft and are often supervised by professionals to ensure you leave with a style you like. You can also check with your local salon about model application opportunities, since they also seek people willing to sport trendy looks in exchange for free services.

9. Get Creative
Some beauty products can do double duty during your routine, saving you money on redundant items. For example, the right cream blush doubles as a great lipstick, while baby powder can be substituted for dry shampoo. Even sunscreen can be swapped for lower-cost body lotion containing SPF15. Evaluate your routine and determine where you can stretch your products for savings.

10. Buy in Bulk
While we might not consider deodorant and toothpaste to be beauty essentials, we can all agree that it’s tough to feel pretty without them. These pricey toiletries can be purchased for less in bulk, so scour the aisles of Costco and Sam’s Club for multi-packs of morning routine essentials. You can even find popular brands of body lotion and hair products for up to 30-percent less at warehouse stores.

Author Bio:

Andrea Woroch is a nationally-recognized consumer and money-saving expert who helps consumers live on less without radically changing their lifestyles. From smart spending tips to personal finance advice, Andrea transforms everyday consumers into savvy shoppers. She has been featured among top news outlets such as Good Morning America, NBC’s Today, MSNBC, New York Times, Kiplinger Personal Finance, CNNMoney and many more. You can follow her on Twitter for daily savings advice and tips.

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